Martha's Vineyard | August 12-15, 2024
WHAT IS KAIROS?
KAIROS is where leaders connect, converse and cultivate effective strategies for bringing equity and justice to scale through conscious capitalism. Our goal is to seize economic opportunities long overdue for Black and Brown communities, igniting a transformation toward a more equitable and inclusive world.
Through both coordinated events and less-structured virtual conversations, KAIROS participants regularly share best practices for achieving equity-focused goals, celebrate one another’s accomplishments and challenge one another to continue uplifting communities and leaders systematically excluded by capitalism.
Our signature annual event, “Convening for the Culture,” provides an opportunity for leaders of color to gather during one of the Black community’s most prominent weeks of leadership activation each year. About 200 of the nation’s leaders and changemakers of color and their allies attend the four-day event on Martha’s Vineyard focused on relationship building, ideation, deal flow and partnership development.
KAI·ROS (noun)
Kairos, from the Ancient Greek, means opportunities to create moments at a time when conditions are right for the accomplishments of a crucial action.
Annual Event
Bringing Consciousness to Capitalism by implementing Equity and Justice at Scale through Policy, Political, Private and Philanthropic partnerships
August 12-15, 2024
Martha’s Vineyard
Massachusetts
If you want to rock with the culture or with capitalism, flow from philanthropy to politics, you need to be at KAIROS.
Connect, Converse, and Celebrate
Convening for the Culture is a 4-day event on the stunning island of Martha’s Vineyard focused on relationship building, Ideation, deal flow and partnership development. Approximately 200 of our nations’ Leaders and changemakers of Color and allies attend.
2023 Featured Speakers
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Ashley Bell
CEO, ReadyLife and National Black Bank Foundation
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Dr. Sheryl Davis
Executive Director, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
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Elissa Johnson
Director of Advocacy & Campaigns, Criminal Justice Reform, Fwd.us
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Sixto Cancel
Founder/CEO of Think of Us
WHY ATTEND?
Given the continual economic and social justice attacks happening from the banning of books, to not permitting race for Affirmative Action, to the unique moments of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, KAIROS: Convening For The Culture is the best opportunity to collaborate and create metrics based plans of action on how we advance the causes of our people.
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Fireside (or Poolside) Chats
Let’s get into it and collaborate on how we bring equity and justice to scale through conscious capitalism.
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Keynote Speakers
We’ve gathered some of the nation’s most inspired minds to lead thoughtful conversations on topics and current events impacting our communities.
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Networking Opportunities
The possibilities are endless when our curated network of like minded people get together to win together.
2023 Sponsors
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“KAIROS has consistently reinvigorated my hope for our community. Every Wednesday the various speakers never fail to inspire ideas, hope and most importantly action. I learn something new simply by just showing up and feel renewed in my efforts working toward a better future for all of us.”
Lauren Dandridge
LC, IES
Chromatic -
“KAIROS has truly been a unique experience. Networks and collectives often lack the action and follow needed through for true impact. But KAIROS’ community and events are designed in a way to ensure action is not only discussed but executed. I am excited to see all of the ways the branches of this change tree blossoms and beautifies our world.”
Chelsea Heyward
Athletic Director
Harvard Westlake School -
“KAIROS was created at a moment in history that called for our community to come together. Michael created a space for us to learn from each other and collectively we are stronger. I am awed by the brilliance, hope, optimism & joy demonstrated by this community and grateful to be a part of it.”
Rehana Farrell
Executive Director
Youth INC -
“KAIROS' networks are structured on a clear credo: good people united in service. This service starts at the heart of our homes, within our families. Our families provide us with strength amidst adversity, and a sanctuary when we crave respite. This is exactly what KAIROS embodies, and it's the reason I'm a part of it.”
Michael Ceraso
Founder
Winning Margins
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If you’re talking about creating opportunities for black and brown people, we’ve got an engaged audience that wants to hear from and support you.
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If you’re looking to celebrate Black and Brown excellence and grow your network of like-minded entrepreneurs, KAIROS Convening for the Culture is the must attend event of the year.
